2. Sushi Dojo NYC
7.7
110 1st Ave (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 87 tips and reviews
Meg Farmer: The fish is fresh & the Tuna tartar is out of this world, but honestly I think I missed what all the hype is about. I don't have any complaints, but perhaps my expectations were a bit high.
Jane Katz: the $45 omakase is a great value... appetizers are not worth it (tried tuna tartare and pork belly). Ask them to taste some sake!
Michellee C: Besides the omakase, try the uni flight from diff regions of the world and the tuna tartar where the special soy sauce is already mixed in the tuna scramble and pairs perfectly with fried seaweed.
4. Klong
7.2
7 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · East Village · 141 tips and reviews
J Y: Tuna tartar on crispy tortilla is super awesome! Order it!
Alex Cruz-Lebrón: The coconut shrimp, tamarind ribs and tuna tar tar are amazing! And the Rose Garden drink is just what I need.
Sandrine C.: amazing, intimate Thai spot- Tuesday half off drinks happy hour
5. Pineapple Club
7.8
509 E 6th St, New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 6 tips and reviews
John Colglazier: Try as many cocktails as you can! I had the ‘Two in a Ro’, ‘Fight Milk’ and ‘Piña Chili Margarita’ and was impressed by all. Food is good too!
Amy Cummings: Espresso martini is decent, but not the best in the city.
Amy Carothers: Sample the Banana Bread French Toast during brunch. Make reservations to secure your spot!
6. Ippudo
8.7
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1166 tips and reviews
lindai loutun: Try the tuna tartar as appetizer and green tea crème brûlée as dessert! Can't go wrong with the ramen dishes as main. I did like the vegetarian one a lot.
Madm Fia: Tuna tartare in wasabi is amazing. The ambiance, a little stressful for me. Put your name in and go do something else for an hour since there is always a wait.
Erick McKesson: Waited 2.5 hours on Sat night - but they call you when ready, so we loaded up at McSorley's. Ippudo has the most amazing pork bun in the world....arguably the most delicious thing I have ever eaten!
8. Boka
7.7
9 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
Christine Y.: A tip NOt about the chicken: Tuna tartar salad, spicy rice cakes and Korean pancake. Yum!
Chelsea Balkan: #FabuLIST steak and eggs, bibimbap, and Bon chon chicken. Love the flavors of Korean food.
Baratunde: In my official duties as a black man, I'm stating for the record, Koreans make the best fried chicken.
9. Death & Co.
8.7
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 394 tips and reviews
Chelsea Renaud: First dates & small plates. Fancy cocktails are ridiculous: get the Cure For Pain and Rita Hayworth. Food rundown: tuna tartare, truffle mac, filet, lobster brioche rolls, mushroom tart. Infatuation
Gary: Another awesome craft cocktail bar. There are so many in NY, but you can't go wrong with Death & Co.
Maxwell Z: Cocktail Mecca, plain and simple.
10. Yakitori Taisho
7.4
5 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 187 tips and reviews
Wei Vayn: Try the Spicy Tuna Tartare - Have to have it again!
Noah Xifr: Get the quail egg. Its grilled so its supposed to b a lil hardened outside. Get the salmon cream soba YUM!
stephiedoo: Chicken skin, chicken meatballs, pork, and the chicken gizzard. Tasty! Love this little place with all its offerings!
11. Narcissa
25 Cooper Sq (at E 5th St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 163 tips and reviews
kate k: Salt baked sweet potato with jerk spices, peppers, tofu aioli and mint - awesome
The New Yorker: “There’s nothing remotely rustic about the crowd, many of whom seem to be V.I.P.s ... But when it comes to the food, the grange concept rings true.” Read more.
Eater: At this sunny new restaurant in The Standard East Village, John Fraser is serving an inspired version of California cuisine. The roasted beets, carrots Wellington, and lamb saddle are early standouts.
14. Sobaya
7.8
229 E 9th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Soba Restaurant · East Village · 176 tips and reviews
eva chen: Delicious cheesy Yokozuna salad! Nabeyaki udon! Milk tofu dessert! The perfect meal
Bravo: They make their own soba daily. The soba lunchbox specials are delicious and a great way to try a variety of items. They have the best gomae and Japanese omelets. -Malika Ameen, Top Chef Just Desserts
S A: Must try bathroom - Toto washlet with seat warmer!!!
15. Boulton & Watt
7.9
5 Avenue A (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 197 tips and reviews
Rick Meier: Oyster omlette is great! Brunch drinks are stong, even better!
The Wall Street Journal: Particularly creative are the small house-made jars of pickles, including okra with garlic and caraway seeds and Brussels sprouts with garlic and dill ($5 a jar, or $15 for three). Read more.
Nicole Cifani: Power plugs under the bar